This is the old pillowcase I used to strain the dye. Tie dye look and some lovely purple. I’ll use this in a quilt, I think.

The blackberries were wild. I picked the on the ground ones that no one ever wants. It’s a good year for blackberries so I will pick some more for dyeing as well as those I need for jam & wine.

The dress will go away when dry so as to allow the dye to take well.

I’ve been dyeing lots this summer and I’ve sewn and even done some secret knitting. I’ll be showing some of this stuff soon. If I haven’t visited your blog recently I’ll be around soon. Sorry to have been so out of touch.

I am so happy your summer was such a productive one. One where you enjoyed it all. I have been a little out of touch, too. I have advanced in practice draping and will share some surprise developments later in September. It is all good and a process of growth.

The final mellowing out of this color is rich and unique. I have missed you but your productivity this summer will lend itself to such pleasant discussions as you resume posting. Do you think you will take up dyeing your knitting yarn?

Thank you! l’ve collected enough blackberries to dye wool if I’m lucky enough to find natural colours.
I have been offered a gift of fleeced to card so that I can use them in my tumbling blocks quilt so that’s an exciting project for the winter